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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 214.44 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 214.44 and 106.24 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 214.44 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/214.44 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 214.44 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 22,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782.11/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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